Natural Swimming Pools, Making Their Way to Your Backyard from Europe

Natural swimming pools are a hot new trend in the green movement. Photo Credit: Clear Water Revival

Natural swimming pools have been used
in Europe for years now. These ponds are just beginning to emerge here in the
United States. Natural ponds are chemical free and can be used year-round. They
rely on a natural bio filters to clean the water and make it safe for human use.

How they work is fairly simple. There’s
a barrier between the swimming area and the pond’s regeneration zone, or
natural filter. This filter area
contains a variety of water-loving plants. These plants will clean the water
and matriculate crystal clear water back into the swimming pool.

Original natural swimming pools relied
solely on this method to clean the water. Now, designers have become slightly
more aggressive by introducing a hybrid approach. The upgraded natural pools
can include elements from conventional swimming pools, like pumps, skimmers,
and plumbing. But they still retain
their hallmark design of separating the swimming area from the water filtration
zone. Other options like adding a water fall or UV sterilizers are also an
option.

One of the great things that come from
having a natural swimming pool is the beauty they provide. They come in a
multitude of designs and styles. If you’re looking to install or learn more
about these fresh water swimming holes, I recommend checking out the following
websites for more information on pool designs, styles, and installers.